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Welcome to antifa <squints> wait are we sure about that <looks again> uh Cato Institute.
ICE says I cause assaults on ICE by reciting facts about ICE’s recent shooting but refuses to link to the thread. Only posting a picture. ICE lies and ICE hides. You can read the facts for yourselves
October 4, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Welcome to antifa <squints> wait are we sure about that <looks again> uh Cato Institute.
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Look at academia giving me a little hope
“52% of all autocratization episodes become U-Turns, which increases to 73% when focusing on the last 30 years. The vast majority of U-Turns (90%) lead to restored or even improved levels of democracy”
V-Dem data
V-Dem data
When autocratization is reversed: episodes of U-Turns since 1900
The world is in a “wave of autocratization.” Yet, recent events in Brazil, the Maldives, and Zambia demonstrate that autocratization can be halted and reversed. This article introduces “U-Turn” as ...
www.tandfonline.com
September 20, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Look at academia giving me a little hope
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Extremist murders by ideology, 2013 to 2022. www.pbump.net/o/reassessin...
September 13, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Extremist murders by ideology, 2013 to 2022. www.pbump.net/o/reassessin...
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The biggest sporting event in the world is happening in our backyard. But most New Yorkers will be priced out of watching it live.
Sign our petition calling on FIFA to put game over greed: zohranfornyc.com/gameovergreed
Sign our petition calling on FIFA to put game over greed: zohranfornyc.com/gameovergreed
September 10, 2025 at 12:56 AM
The biggest sporting event in the world is happening in our backyard. But most New Yorkers will be priced out of watching it live.
Sign our petition calling on FIFA to put game over greed: zohranfornyc.com/gameovergreed
Sign our petition calling on FIFA to put game over greed: zohranfornyc.com/gameovergreed
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It’s wild, absolutely wild, how for EVERY. SINGLE. CITY. Trump wants to militarize I can post data showing how crime is plummeting in all of them without any federal invasion…
… and the press KEEPS stenographing the naked bad-faith claims about “fighting crime!” in the headlines.
Infuriating.
… and the press KEEPS stenographing the naked bad-faith claims about “fighting crime!” in the headlines.
Infuriating.
Giant YTD drops in Chicago for basically all crimes.
Huge 4-reductions in Chicago for all violence. Murders are down FIFTY PERCENT.
Property crimes are dropping, tho still higher than before. But MRAPs don’t stop theft.
This is all pretext. Yet the WaPo subhed frames it as a “crime” issue.
Huge 4-reductions in Chicago for all violence. Murders are down FIFTY PERCENT.
Property crimes are dropping, tho still higher than before. But MRAPs don’t stop theft.
This is all pretext. Yet the WaPo subhed frames it as a “crime” issue.
August 24, 2025 at 1:00 AM
It’s wild, absolutely wild, how for EVERY. SINGLE. CITY. Trump wants to militarize I can post data showing how crime is plummeting in all of them without any federal invasion…
… and the press KEEPS stenographing the naked bad-faith claims about “fighting crime!” in the headlines.
Infuriating.
… and the press KEEPS stenographing the naked bad-faith claims about “fighting crime!” in the headlines.
Infuriating.
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If you loved Sarri's Napoli or De Zerbi's Brighton, you should be watching Mikey Varas's San Diego.
I wrote for the Guardian about the risky press-baiting style that makes MLS's newest team its most tactically interesting, statistically extreme and just plain fun.
I wrote for the Guardian about the risky press-baiting style that makes MLS's newest team its most tactically interesting, statistically extreme and just plain fun.
San Diego FC are setting risky new records in an eye-catching MLS debut
No team in the world relies on buildup quite like the newly-formed group of ‘30 strangers’ with teenagers in key positions
www.theguardian.com
July 30, 2025 at 12:26 PM
If you loved Sarri's Napoli or De Zerbi's Brighton, you should be watching Mikey Varas's San Diego.
I wrote for the Guardian about the risky press-baiting style that makes MLS's newest team its most tactically interesting, statistically extreme and just plain fun.
I wrote for the Guardian about the risky press-baiting style that makes MLS's newest team its most tactically interesting, statistically extreme and just plain fun.
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Time for a quick round of "Why Do These Polls Look Different"
Latest Fox has Rs and Ds essentially tied on inflation/economy; WSJ gives Rs a big lead.
Think there's a fairly simple explanation that itself highlights a major dynamic.
www.foxnews.com/politics/fox...
www.wsj.com/politics/ele...
Latest Fox has Rs and Ds essentially tied on inflation/economy; WSJ gives Rs a big lead.
Think there's a fairly simple explanation that itself highlights a major dynamic.
www.foxnews.com/politics/fox...
www.wsj.com/politics/ele...
July 28, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Time for a quick round of "Why Do These Polls Look Different"
Latest Fox has Rs and Ds essentially tied on inflation/economy; WSJ gives Rs a big lead.
Think there's a fairly simple explanation that itself highlights a major dynamic.
www.foxnews.com/politics/fox...
www.wsj.com/politics/ele...
Latest Fox has Rs and Ds essentially tied on inflation/economy; WSJ gives Rs a big lead.
Think there's a fairly simple explanation that itself highlights a major dynamic.
www.foxnews.com/politics/fox...
www.wsj.com/politics/ele...
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when i think of Colbert, i think of an interview he gave to GQ when he first took over The Late Show, and had this to say about losing his father and brothers in a plane crash. www.gq.com/story/stephe...
July 18, 2025 at 2:35 PM
when i think of Colbert, i think of an interview he gave to GQ when he first took over The Late Show, and had this to say about losing his father and brothers in a plane crash. www.gq.com/story/stephe...
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The Supreme Court’s “shadow docket” has cast very different shadows depending on which party holds the White House.
When lower courts blocked Trump admin policies, SCOTUS intervened on an emergency basis to lift those orders in 77% of cases.
For the Biden administration, that number was 0%.
When lower courts blocked Trump admin policies, SCOTUS intervened on an emergency basis to lift those orders in 77% of cases.
For the Biden administration, that number was 0%.
July 9, 2025 at 6:13 PM
The Supreme Court’s “shadow docket” has cast very different shadows depending on which party holds the White House.
When lower courts blocked Trump admin policies, SCOTUS intervened on an emergency basis to lift those orders in 77% of cases.
For the Biden administration, that number was 0%.
When lower courts blocked Trump admin policies, SCOTUS intervened on an emergency basis to lift those orders in 77% of cases.
For the Biden administration, that number was 0%.
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I wrote about the World Cup.
What Will the World Cup Stand For in an Isolationist America?
When the United States co-hosts the 2026 World Cup, it will welcome millions of international visitors and host an event collectively watched by more than a billion people. What does that mean for a n...
www.theringer.com
June 11, 2025 at 2:49 PM
I wrote about the World Cup.
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Thought I might share a life story from a few months ago to brighten your day. Back in March, I spotted a raccoon on the side of the interstate that had very clearly been run over. I pulled over thinking I’d have to put it out of its misery. We ended up becoming good friends.
May 16, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Thought I might share a life story from a few months ago to brighten your day. Back in March, I spotted a raccoon on the side of the interstate that had very clearly been run over. I pulled over thinking I’d have to put it out of its misery. We ended up becoming good friends.
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Atlanta Falcons schedule release video is gold, 13/10 no notes other than to watch it closely or maybe twice (hopefully it's still readable)
May 15, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Atlanta Falcons schedule release video is gold, 13/10 no notes other than to watch it closely or maybe twice (hopefully it's still readable)
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Spinning "a player who was expected to be drafted in the 1st/2nd round fell into the 5th round" as a Donald Trump Success Story is actually a really good example of how things work around there
Leavitt on Shedeur Sanders: "All I will say is the president put out a statement, and a few rounds later he was drafted, so I think the facts speak for themselves."
April 28, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Spinning "a player who was expected to be drafted in the 1st/2nd round fell into the 5th round" as a Donald Trump Success Story is actually a really good example of how things work around there
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Bummed for the #USMNT players, but given everything going on w/ this administration, I am happy for Panama. A big win for a country being belittled almost every day by our President. Impossible to remove that context in this match, which is going to be something the U.S. players will be up against.
Panama defeat the United States 1-0 to reach the Concacaf Nations League final thanks to a dramatic late goal from Cecilio Waterman, who celebrated with Thierry Henry. Video via Concacaf.
March 21, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Bummed for the #USMNT players, but given everything going on w/ this administration, I am happy for Panama. A big win for a country being belittled almost every day by our President. Impossible to remove that context in this match, which is going to be something the U.S. players will be up against.
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On this week’s edition…
-The Union’s hot start 🐍
-The Galaxy’s struggles 🌌
-FC Dallas is fun 🤠
… and a little more.
For @backheeled.com
-The Union’s hot start 🐍
-The Galaxy’s struggles 🌌
-FC Dallas is fun 🤠
… and a little more.
For @backheeled.com
MLS data deep-dive: LA Galaxy’s problems, Philadelphia Union’s efficiency & more
The LA Galaxy need to get the ball into the box. Plus, FC Dallas are wildly watchable and San Diego FC’s defense is spectacular.
www.backheeled.com
March 6, 2025 at 10:45 PM
On this week’s edition…
-The Union’s hot start 🐍
-The Galaxy’s struggles 🌌
-FC Dallas is fun 🤠
… and a little more.
For @backheeled.com
-The Union’s hot start 🐍
-The Galaxy’s struggles 🌌
-FC Dallas is fun 🤠
… and a little more.
For @backheeled.com
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"We want to avoid duels at all costs...You won't see us play long out of a goal kick."
Tyler Heaps, MLS's youngest sporting director, has shaped the tactical identity of MLS's youngest club: San Diego FC.
Here's what to expect.
From @joeclowery.bsky.social ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/inside-san-d...
Tyler Heaps, MLS's youngest sporting director, has shaped the tactical identity of MLS's youngest club: San Diego FC.
Here's what to expect.
From @joeclowery.bsky.social ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/inside-san-d...
Inside San Diego FC’s tactical identity: "You won't see us play long out of a goal kick"
Inspired by the Columbus Crew, here's how MLS's newest expansion team developed a detailed on-field approach.
www.backheeled.com
February 11, 2025 at 1:24 PM
"We want to avoid duels at all costs...You won't see us play long out of a goal kick."
Tyler Heaps, MLS's youngest sporting director, has shaped the tactical identity of MLS's youngest club: San Diego FC.
Here's what to expect.
From @joeclowery.bsky.social ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/inside-san-d...
Tyler Heaps, MLS's youngest sporting director, has shaped the tactical identity of MLS's youngest club: San Diego FC.
Here's what to expect.
From @joeclowery.bsky.social ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/inside-san-d...
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hungary remains an object lesson in how conservative anxieties about The Birthrate Thing lead directly to policies that are horrible for The Birthrate Thing, because--at bottom--they do not treat women like human beings, and women don't like it
www.liberalcurrents.com/the-crisis-o...
www.liberalcurrents.com/the-crisis-o...
February 6, 2025 at 2:49 PM
hungary remains an object lesson in how conservative anxieties about The Birthrate Thing lead directly to policies that are horrible for The Birthrate Thing, because--at bottom--they do not treat women like human beings, and women don't like it
www.liberalcurrents.com/the-crisis-o...
www.liberalcurrents.com/the-crisis-o...
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I want to spell out the basic reason it’s so dangerous for Elon to have control of the U.S. payments system. It may seem like a technical matter, but the dynamics are simple. 1/x
Elon Musk’s Team Now Has Access to Treasury’s Payments System
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gave Mr. Musk’s representatives at the so-called Department of Government Efficiency a powerful tool to monitor and potentially limit government spending.
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2025 at 1:57 PM
I want to spell out the basic reason it’s so dangerous for Elon to have control of the U.S. payments system. It may seem like a technical matter, but the dynamics are simple. 1/x
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Oh wow he was defrocked for this.
January 30, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Oh wow he was defrocked for this.
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HERE SHE IS. NOT THE HERO WE DESERVE
January 29, 2025 at 2:20 AM
HERE SHE IS. NOT THE HERO WE DESERVE
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China watching Latin American politics rn
January 26, 2025 at 10:20 PM
China watching Latin American politics rn
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Sorta pitch-perfect Bidenism: take a high-profile Trump stunt, turn it into bipartisan law in the name of national security, defend it to the hilt until queasily attempting to walk it back last minute, then let Trump reverse his original position in a way that is both popular and corrupt
A tick-tock on TikTok:
Trump started this in 2020.
Biden scrapped Trump’s EO and replaced it with a broader one.
The Biden admin helped Ds and Rs in Congress craft the current ban.
Biden endorsed the law last March as Trump flipped.
Biden signed it in April and defended at SCOTUS last week.
Trump started this in 2020.
Biden scrapped Trump’s EO and replaced it with a broader one.
The Biden admin helped Ds and Rs in Congress craft the current ban.
Biden endorsed the law last March as Trump flipped.
Biden signed it in April and defended at SCOTUS last week.
January 19, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Sorta pitch-perfect Bidenism: take a high-profile Trump stunt, turn it into bipartisan law in the name of national security, defend it to the hilt until queasily attempting to walk it back last minute, then let Trump reverse his original position in a way that is both popular and corrupt
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Continuing the tradition, I have compiled an end-of-year overview of the soccer analytics content that I liked the most in the past year. The 2024 edition includes pointers to over 160 resources, including research papers, blog posts, articles, podcasts, and books.
janvanhaaren.be/posts/soccer...
janvanhaaren.be/posts/soccer...
Soccer Analytics 2024 Review – Jan Van Haaren
Collection of the soccer analytics content that I liked the most in 2024!
janvanhaaren.be
December 29, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Continuing the tradition, I have compiled an end-of-year overview of the soccer analytics content that I liked the most in the past year. The 2024 edition includes pointers to over 160 resources, including research papers, blog posts, articles, podcasts, and books.
janvanhaaren.be/posts/soccer...
janvanhaaren.be/posts/soccer...
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Free newsletter: Local coverage is the lifeblood of pro sports. It’s true of the NFL, and it’s true of the EPL, and it’s been true of MLS since day one.
What I want for Christmas is for you all to find & support someone providing local coverage in 2025.
open.substack.com/pub/tacticsf...
What I want for Christmas is for you all to find & support someone providing local coverage in 2025.
open.substack.com/pub/tacticsf...
Transfer window needs, GAM totals and, for some reason, barnyard animals
Our final Extratime of 2024 went off the rails
open.substack.com
December 22, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Free newsletter: Local coverage is the lifeblood of pro sports. It’s true of the NFL, and it’s true of the EPL, and it’s been true of MLS since day one.
What I want for Christmas is for you all to find & support someone providing local coverage in 2025.
open.substack.com/pub/tacticsf...
What I want for Christmas is for you all to find & support someone providing local coverage in 2025.
open.substack.com/pub/tacticsf...